Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

State Secretary offers words of encouragement to Sarawak SUKSEM contingent

KUCHING: Discipline plays a crucial role in achieving success in sports, as it not only shapes an athlete’s mindset but also fosters consistent performance and teamwork. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki stressed that maintaining discipline is essential in any competition, whether at the international, national or state

Instilling discipline in students through sports

MULU: Sports can instil a strong sense of spirit and discipline in students, helping them stay focused on self-improvement. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala cited athletes as an example, explaining that they need to train consistently to maintain their stamina and

Dr Sim hopes for supermarket chain H&L to expand across Sarawak

KOTA PADAWAN: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian expressed his hope that prominent supermarket chain, H&L, would expand its brand throughout Sarawak. He stressed that H&L is a local brand with great potential, and he hopes it will continue to evolve into one of Sarawak痴 most influential brands.

MPI prepares media practitioners to be tech savvy

KUCHING: Consistent training for media practitioners is essential to help them adapt to the digital age in this millennium. Malaysia Press Institute (MPI) President Datuk Yong Soo Heong cited this, acknowledging that the global media industry has undergone numerous challenges such as the need to keep abreast with new technologies.

More time needed to comply with E-invoice application

KUCHING: Datuk Richard Wee Liang Chiat has urged the federal government to give a chance to the hawkers and small traders to have more time to comply with E-invoice application. The Federation of Chinese Associations president said this as the E-Invoice application is set imposed by the Inland Revenue Board

Sagah calls for increased federal allocation for Sarawak education in Budget 2025

SERIAN: Sarawak’s Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn has called for increased federal allocation in the upcoming Budget 2025, with a focus on enhancing the state’s education sector. Sagah stressed the need for more funding, particularly for upgrading programmes aimed at benefiting both teachers

GKCDA projects to be ready by mid or late 2025

SERIAN: All projects under the Greater Kuching Coordination Development Agency (GKCDA) are running smoothly and expected to be completed by the middle or late 2025. GKCDA chairman Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this entailed a total of 372 projects under phase one. “Out of that, 201 projects are

SALCRA to develop 346 landowners’ land for oil palm projects

PAKAN: A total of 346 landowners from seven longhouses, involving a total of 144 doors, have signed 679 Letters of Commitment (LOC) to participate in an oil palm projects. The seven longhouses are Rumah (RH) Jantan Brum (22 doors) involving 90 landowners and 219 LOC; RH Sara Melayu (31 doors)

Huang ensures infrastructure development in his constituency

SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii visited RH Semangang Migih in Sungai Nyelong recently to assess the progress for its development projects and listen to the needs of the local residents. This was done after he allocated funds for a land reclamation

Kita Festival showcases Sarawak’s rich culinary and cultural heritage

KUCHING: The Kita Festival has the potential to highlight the unique and significant culinary and cultural heritage of Sarawak. Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the food festival can promote Sarawak’s culture and at the same time strengthen relations between the ethnic groups